Letters [manuscript].

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Letters [manuscript].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/225756872

A collection of letters addressed to Sir Richard Bourke, mainly concerning his administration of Van Diemen's Land.

42 letters (93 p.).

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SNAC Resource ID: 7069522

Libraries Australia

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Arthur, George, Sir, 1784-1854

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Sir George Arthur was Superintendent of British Honduras from 1815 to 1823; and, as Governor of Van Diemen's Land from 1824 to 1836, is remembered for his system of convict administration and attempts to drive the Aborigines off the island. He subsequently held administrative appointments in Canada and Bombay, and finally returned to England in 1846. From the description of Papers [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225769021 Lieutenant Governor of Tasma...

Bourke, Richard, Sir, 1777-1855

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Bourke was Governor of New South Wales, 1831-1835. In 1844 he edited Edmund Burke's correspondence. From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1848. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225768840 English colonial governor. From the description of Autograph letter in third person signed : [n.p.] "Wednesday," 19 July 1848, to Mr. Moore. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270858632 Sir Richard Bourke, 1777-1855, was Governor of New South Wales, 1831-183...